The Rinks and Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena are honored to be home to recipients of several 2022 PSA Edi Awards.
Coach of the Year
Presented to a coach who has made a significant impact on an athlete's performance and has distinguished themselves through years of successful teaching culminating in a special career achievement during the past year.
Rafael Arutyunyan, Vera Arutyunyan and Nadezda “Nadia” Kanaeva
Read more about the Coach of the Year Award here
Shulman Award for Lifetime Achievement
This award is the highest recognition bestowed by the Association to a member who has given of themselves in time, effort, and dedicated service for many years to accomplish the goals of the PSA.
2022 - Alex Chang
Sonja Henie Award
Presented to a female, professional skater or coach who has brought recognition to the sport in a positive and favorable manner
2022 - Mariah Bell
2021 - Mariah Bell
Gustave Lussi Award
Presented to a male, professional skater or coach who has brought recognition to the sport in a positive and favorable manner
2022 - Nathan Chen
2021 - Nathan Chen
2019 - Nathan Chen
Fritz Dietl National Award
The Fritz Dietl Award for Ice Arena Excellence honors the lifetime dedication of Fritz Dietl to the ice skating industry and his determination to encourage innovation and excellence in facility management operations and programming. To be eligible for the award, the arena must be recognized as an Excellence On Ice (EOI) facility.
2022 - Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena
President's Excellence Award
The award recognizes exceptional grassroots coaches, in all disciplines, for their positive contributions to the sport of figure skating. One coach from each of the 9 USFS Regions is selected to receive this prestigious award. All nominees must be a PSA Member and have had one or more skaters competing at the Basic Skills – Novice levels, in any discipline. This includes non-qualifying and regional events, both US Figure Skating and ISI. This encompasses all disciplines including Freeskate, MIF, Dance, Pairs, Synchro, Choreographers, TOI, Figures, and Basic Skills.
2022 - Michelle Lauerman, Southwest Pacific Region
